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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 191- 243.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the cobra get into Taita's room to attack him?
(a) In a basket of pomegranates and mangoes.
(b) One of the slave boys brought it in.
(c) Through a crack in the east wall.
(d) Rasfer brought it in secretly.

2. When Taita returns to Lostris, why is she sick?
(a) She has contracted malaria.
(b) The miscarriage of Pharaoh's child made her ill.
(c) She is sick with worry for Tanus.
(d) She has barely eaten anything.

3. How many wounded Shrikes does Taita care for after the battle?
(a) None.
(b) Five.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifty.

4. After Taita witnesses the lovers' kiss, what does Lostris demand of him?
(a) That he convince Pharaoh to approve their marriage.
(b) That he convince her father to approve their marriage.
(c) That he never speak of that moment.
(d) That he help them elope.

5. In the festival pageant, who plays the role of Seth, an evil god?
(a) Lord Intef.
(b) Tanus.
(c) Taita.
(d) Rasfer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Tanus's speech a surprise to his whole audience, especially Taita?

2. What is ironic about the double crown of Egypt that Pharaoh wears?

3. Though Taita is an accomplished physician, what part of the human anatomy still confuses him (pg 88)?

4. When Taita explains Pharaoh's horoscope to Lostris, why does it give her hope?

5. Why does Nembet, the Great Lion of Egypt, become angry with Tanus?

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